Splash
Rating
Family of 4
Included with La Ronde admission.
Duration
Included with La Ronde park visit (4-8 hours total)
Best Ages
6-17
About
Splash is a water ride at La Ronde, Montreal's Six Flags amusement park on Ile Sainte-Helene. It's a classic log-flume style attraction where riders float through a winding water channel before a final plunge that sends a wall of water over the boat and anyone standing on the splash bridge below.
The ride is a perfect hot-weather cool-down during a day at La Ronde. Kids old enough to ride (check the park's height requirements — typically around 42 inches minimum) love the slow build-up through the flume followed by the dramatic drop. The splash zone at the bottom is a spectator sport in itself, with bystanders lining up to get drenched by the impact wave.
Splash sits within the broader La Ronde park, which has dozens of rides ranging from kiddie attractions to intense roller coasters. Your La Ronde admission covers all rides including Splash, so there's no extra charge. The park also has food stands, games, and seasonal events.
Height restrictions apply, so measure your kids before promising them the ride. Children under the minimum height will be disappointed if they can't get on. La Ronde has plenty of other rides for shorter visitors in their family section.
The park is on Ile Sainte-Helene, accessible by car (paid parking) or metro (Jean-Drapeau station plus a short walk). Summer weekends are the busiest — lines for popular rides can hit 30-60 minutes. Weekdays, especially in June before schools let out, are dramatically better.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
No
Nursing / Changing
Not Available
Kid Meals
Limited
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays in June or late August for shorter lines across the park
Wait Times
15-45 min depending on day and time; shorter waits on weekdays
Nearby Food
Multiple food stands and restaurants inside La Ronde. Options range from burgers and fries to poutine and churros. Prices are typical theme park markup — expect to pay $12-$18 per meal.
Why Kids Love It
Splash is a water ride at La Ronde that delivers a big splashdown finish — kids come off soaked and grinning. On a hot Montreal summer day, getting drenched is the whole point. The anticipation of the drop is half the fun.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Ride Splash in the afternoon when the heat peaks — you'll want the cool-down
- Bring a plastic bag for phones and wallets; you WILL get wet
- Check height requirements before promising the ride to shorter kids
What to Bring
- Change of clothes or quick-dry shorts (you'll be soaked)
- Waterproof phone case or zip-lock bag
- Sunscreen — the queue has limited shade
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
Included with La Ronde admission.
Park tickets run $40-$70 per person depending on date.
Family of 4: $160-$280 for park entry.
Add $40-$60 for food and parking.
Tips to Save
- Buy tickets online in advance for the best price.
- Season passes pay for themselves in 2-3 visits.
- Bring your own lunch if allowed, or eat before entering the park.
